When was the
last time you watched a movie? Not at the mall, but the imaginary movies in
your mind. Satan has produced a number of films he wants you to watch. He projects
imaginary movies on the screen of your mind, trying to stir up ungodly emotions so you’ll react in the wrong way.
A seat is
reserved for you. Admission is free. The popcorn is ready and the show is about
to begin. All Satan asks is for you to believe what you see even though
none of it has yet happened.
The Worry
movie plays in your mind and you see every tragedy happening to you or
someone you love. The Angry movie stars foolish people who keep doing things
you don’t like, trying to steal your joy. You are the star of the dark Depression
movie where you seemingly have lost all hope. The Temptation movie shows
you doing something wrong without any consequences. Killers watch the Murder
movie before they do the crime. You’ve probably seen the Jealousy
movie, Envy movie, and Rejection movie. Have you ever noticed how
the movies in your mind never have a happy ending?
This is why 2
Corinthians 10:5 says, "Casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing
into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." Notice we
must carry out a two-step process—stop and replace.
STOP THE MOVIE! “Casting down imaginations.” You
don’t have to keep watching it. You can turn off the movie by commanding the
thoughts to leave in Jesus’ name. You realize Satan has made the movies and you’re
determined to shut down his operation. When you take a stand against him, he’ll
leave and take his movie projection with him. “Resist the devil and he will
flee from you” (James 4:7)
REPLACE IT. “Bringing into captivity every
thought to the obedience of Christ.” It’s not enough to cast down the
imaginations. We also need to replace it with right thinking. Don’t leave the
lot vacant but build a godly house there. If we’ll dwell on godly thoughts
(Phil. 4:8) we’ll be happy both now and in the future.
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